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Jockey M Madhu Babu, the rider of IMITATION GAME, was fined Rs.5,000/- for not persevering with his mount during the Race; He was informed in the presence of Trainer Mr. Rakesh that a similar manner of riding in future would entail him being reported to the Stewards for disciplinary action.
 
It was reported after the Race that MANDY (S Manohar) pulled up lame on right fore; Trainer Mr. Ranjeet Shinde was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.
 
Trainer Mr. Rakesh was questioned as to the improved performance of TRAVIESO (C Umesh), the winner of the above Race, as compared to its previous run in Race No. 40, i.e., The R.W.I.T.C. Ltd. Trophy Div. I – (About) 1200 Metres, for horses rated 40 to 65, run on Sixth Day, Wednesday, 26th June, 2019, when ridden by Jockey Rahil Akhtar, it ran unplaced. The Trainer stated as follows; a) This horse ran previously in a six furlong Race and was ridden by apprentice Jockey Rahil Akhtar and was very prominent in the front till about the 150 Metres and had fizzled out thereafter; b) After that run, he had given it several fast work and his charge had shown some improvement and after a gap of 27 days he had entered it in the above Race; c) In this race over seven furlongs, with a better rider in Jockey C Umesh, his instructions were to sit in 3rd or 4th position and the rider had ridden accordingly; d) In this Race, except for BLUE BIRD THE WORD, no other horse had performed well and that horse had not run well in this Race and favourite in the Race KODIAC QUEEN had also run a poor race; e) His charge had performed better and came out and won the Race and in his opinion the rider made the difference. His explanation was noted.